DAVID STOCKWELL
Tinley Park,IL
Summary
Transportation Manager with over 15 years of experience overseeing teams of drivers and supervisors to meet efficiency and performance targets. Strong understanding of effective routing and transportation cost-saving measures. Deep knowledge of dedicated accounts and all things DOT compliance requirements. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy with commitment to customer service and meeting deadlines. Driven leader to motivate and develop employees.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Manager
US XPRESS
03.2015 - Current
- Managed all aspects related to drivers and office employees to ensure all company policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Account for all shipments via a weekly service report
- Developed a trusting relationship with the customers
- Analyzed KPI's and P&L's to make sure that the site was profitable. Made adjustments when needed.
- Assisted in the training and developing of other managers and sites.
- Analyze volume figures to forecast surges in business
- Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
- Traveled to multiple sites to assist in training new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Account Supervisor
US XPRESS
07.2008 - 03.2015
- Managed all aspects related to drivers
- Ensures driver and equipment are performing as necessary to provide on time service
- Discipline and/or write up drivers when warranted. Make recommendations for terminations if need be
- Addressed issues and disputes with drivers
- Ensured drives and equipment were performing as necessary to provide on time service
- Plan loads for drivers pick up and drop off based on availability, preferences keeping in mind driver hour requirements
- Developed a sens of trust and integrity with the customer
- Maximized revenue per truck through appropriate equipment utilization
- Coordinate with drivers on physicals and random drug screens a well as CDL renewal deadlines based on Safety Department tracking and correspondence
Education
High School Diploma -
Victor J Andrew High School
Tinley Park IL06.1999
Skills
- Shipment Coordination
- Supply Chain Improvement
- Policy Development
- Budget Controls
- Staff Recruitment
- Safety Management
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Cost Control
- Materials Management
- Safety Regulations Implementation
- Fleet Dispatching
- Route Planning
- Staff Development
- Schedule Control
- Distribution Reporting and Documentation
- Development Management
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 92.7 driver turnover for 2022 which was the lowest turnover amongst all the dedicated unload accounts.
- Took over the DT Marengo site and turned in around from a site that was underperforming to a site that is making a profit.
- Received the Award for Leadership Excellence at the 2022 Dedicated Leadership Summit
Timeline
Transportation Manager
US XPRESS
03.2015 - Current
Account Supervisor
US XPRESS
07.2008 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Victor J Andrew High School